James Edsel Huffman
Sep 22, 2026
James Edsel Huffman, 68, of St. Albans, WV, passed away surrounded by his family on September 22, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.
He was born October 30, 1957, in West Hamlin, WV, to Hubert and Velva Huffman. James married Rosa Pierson on June 27, 1998, in Culloden, WV.
James attended and graduated from East Bank High School in 1975....
Hunter Allen Combs
Sep 21, 2026
Hunter Allen Combs, 12, passed on Monday, September 21, 2026, due to injuries sustained from a vehicle accident.
Born on August 3, 2014, in South Charleston, West Virginia, Hunter brought immense light and joy to everyone's lives in his short time with us. Hunter loved basketball, going fishing, scrolling TikTok, and more importantly sharing bright smiles and goofing off with his...
Joan C. Balser
Sep 19, 2026
Joan C. Balser, 95, passed away peacefully at Angel’s Touch in St. Albans, WV, on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
She was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Blaine Balser; her daughter, Evelyn Neal; her son, Jeff Balser; her parents, David and Bernice Casdorph; her brothers Basil, Roy and Ray Casdorph; her sister, Mary Jones.
Those left to cherish her memory are...
Isaiah "Ike" Eugene Coleman
Sep 14, 2026
Isaiah Eugene Coleman (Ike), 81, of Cross Lanes, WV, was born June 18, 1945, in Cabin Creek, WV, to the late John and Alease Smith.
Ike graduated from East Bank High School, and in 1967, he was very proud to receive his bachelor’s degree from Morris Harvey College. His passion for education also continued in his professional career where Ike also...
Rev. Dr. Larry McCallister, Sr.
Sep 8, 2026
The Reverend Dr. Larry McCallister, Sr., 78, of Saint Albans, went home to be with his Lord on September 8, 2026, following a long illness.
Larry was born on April 23, 1948, to his parents, the late Lawrence Wilbur McCallister and Christa Arlene Roberts McCallister.
He was a graduate of Duval High School, Lincoln Co., WV; West Virginia State University (BS in...
Sharon Kay Bush
Sep 5, 2026
Sharon Kay Bush, 84, of Dunbar left this earth on September 5, 2026, just 22 days shy of her 85th birthday at Sweetbrier Assisted Living. She was born September 27, 1941, to Clarence and Imogene Jarvis.
She was a graduate of South Charleston High School. She retired in 2005 from Thomas Memorial Hospital as a stenographer.
She was preceded in death by...
Philip A. Wood
Aug 31, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, the family of Philip A. Wood, 58, of Dunbar, West Virginia, announces his passing from this life to his eternal life with JESUS as of August 31, 2026, after a short illness.
As a person with “special needs,” Philip couldn’t talk or do many of the simple things we all take for granted, but he surely...
Octavia Price Jones
Aug 31, 2026
Octavia Price Jones was born March 12, 1944, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to Olga Mae Moore and William Porter Chambers. At an early age, she was adopted and raised by Hortense M. Price. In Charleston, WV she completed her education from Boyd Elementary & Junior High and Garnet Adult Education Center where she earned her high school equivalency.
Octavia went...
Herbert Lee Wilkinson
Aug 31, 2026
Herbert Lee Wilkinson, 64, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at home of natural causes.
Herb was a journeyman carpenter with the Local #1207, after working many years at Will-Pax with his brothers, Benny and Bill. He loved the outdoors and told many crazy tales about those various adventures. Herb was very strong, quick with his hands and...
Leroy Edward Cyrus
Aug 30, 2026
Born in St. Albans and raised in Institute, Leroy Edward Cyrus, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 30, at Charleston Area Medical Center following a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Clifford Cyrus, and his sister, Griselda Phillips.
After graduating from Dunbar High School, Eddie joined the U.S. Army, where he proudly served for three...
William "Greg" Gregory Cole
Aug 30, 2026
William Gregory “Greg” Cole, 70, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, passed away on August 30, 2026.
Greg was born March 13, 1956, to the late Robert Ernest and Helen Francis Viers Cole of Cross Lanes.
He attended Nitro High School and dedicated 37 years of service to Dow Chemical before retiring. In 1982, he...
Tony James Ward
Aug 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony James Ward, beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, who left us on August 28, 2026, at the age of 47 after an extended illness. Born on August 17,1979, in Charleston, West Virginia, Tony touched the lives of many with his warmth, humor, and generous spirit.
Tony was the cherished...
Donald William Rhodes
Aug 27, 2026
Donald William Rhodes, 96, of Charleston, WV died on August 27, 2026.
Donald was born to the late Amos and Clara Grace Rhodes on March 9, 1930, in Charleston.
Donald was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, South Charleston Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, and Royal Order of Jesters. He retired as Maintenance Foreman from FMC.
He was preceded in...
Burzener "Zennie" Bego
Aug 25, 2026
Burzener “Zennie” Bego went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2026. Born on February 1,1967, she was the youngest child of Burzener and Joseph Bego. Zennie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Zennie grew up in Dunbar, West Virginia, where she attended...
Linda L. Martin
Aug 21, 2026
Linda L. Martin, 78, went home to be with her Savior on August 21, 2026, at her home in Sissonville, WV. She was born in Charleston, WV, on July 10, 1948 to the late Wilson and Mary Snyder and graduated from Saint Albans High School. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all of her heart, soul, and mind and...
Sharon Kay Hutchison Hill
Aug 20, 2026
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Sharon Kay Hutchison Hill of Charleston, WV. Sharon transitioned to her second life, free from pain and suffering on August 20, 2026, while at CAMC General ER.
Sharon, 76, was born in Huntington, WV, on September 29, 1949. Sharon relocated and grew up on Charleston’s West Side. Sharon attended West...
Karen Sue (Milam) Foster
Aug 19, 2026
Karen Sue (Milam) Foster, 69, of Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away on August 19, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Born April 10, 1957, in Charleston, West Virginia, Karen was a lifelong resident of the Kanawha Valley. She graduated from Dunbar High School with the Class of 1975 and later built a long career with the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT),...
Clearel Joyce Echols
Aug 18, 2026
Clearel Joyce Echols, 82, of Dunbar, WV, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2026.
She was born on March 11, 1944, in St. Albans, WV, to the late Olther and Clela Womack. Joyce was a graduate of St. Albans High School and worked as a legal secretary for several area attorneys. She spent the final 28 years of her...
Barbara Jean Harris Black
Aug 17, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Jean Harris Black was born on June 16, 1939, in Durham, NC, the youngest of three beautiful daughters of the late Robert Bealey Harris and Maude Judd Harris. She was called home on August 17, 2026, in Charleston, WV.
Barbara married her elementary school sweetheart, SGM Fred D. Black, Jr., and to their 56-year union, four children were born:...
Betty (Hensley) Tyson
Aug 17, 2026
Betty (Hensley) Tyson, 87, of Nitro, WV, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family,
Born August 1, 1939 in Charleston, WV, she was daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Fulknier) Hensley. A 1957 graduate of Nitro High School and marrying shortly after; Betty built a beautiful life centered around her family. She was married to...
